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Analyzing the Quality of Aesthetic Surgery Procedure Videos on TikTok.
[BACKGROUND] TikTok is one of the most popular and fastest-growing social media apps in the world. Previous studies have analyzed the quality of patient education information on older video platforms, but the quality of plastic and cosmetic…
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Survey Based Assessment of Burnout Rates Among US Plastic Surgery Residents.
[PURPOSE] The purpose of this study was to analyze the rates of burnout and contributory factors among US plastic surgery residents. [METHODS] The Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey was emailed to program coordinators of Ameri…
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Opioid Use following Outpatient Breast Surgery: Are Physicians Part of the Problem?
[BACKGROUND] The increasing rate of opioid abuse warrants standardization of postoperative pain management. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of opioids in pain control and patient satisfaction following ambulatory breast sur…
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Safety and Outcomes in Rereduction Mammaplasty: Single Institution Experience and Review of the Literature.
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty is commonly performed for symptomatic macromastia and is useful in achieving symmetry in unilateral breast reconstruction and oncoplastic surgery. Postoperatively, however, recurrent macromastia or asymmet…
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Oncoplastic Breast Reduction Technique and Outcomes: An Evolution over 20 Years.
[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty at the time of lumpectomy is a good option in women with breast cancer and macromastia. We critically evaluated refinements and outcomes of this technique. [METHODS] A prospectively maintained database wa…
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The Impact of Medical Students on Bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty Procedure Time.
[BACKGROUND] Exposure to the plastic surgery department is an important experience for medical students interested in the field. However, the impact of medical students in the plastic surgery operating room has not been previously examined.…
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Reduction Mammaplasty and Breast Cancer Screening.
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons; based on the current literature, it is safe and does not have a negative impact on identifying breast cancer in women. There are no evidence-based…
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Current Opinion on the Oncoplastic Approach in the USA.
The management of women with breast cancer who wish to preserve their breasts often includes partial reconstruction at the time of tumor resection. This is referred to as the oncoplastic approach and has been shown to improve outcomes. The …
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Essential elements of the preoperative breast reconstruction evaluation.
A plethora of options exist for breast reconstruction and preoperative evaluation must be thorough to lead to a successful outcome. We review multiple components of the preoperative assessment including the patient's history, goals, imaging…
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The Psychosexual Impact of Partial and Total Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective One-Year Longitudinal Study.
[BACKGROUND] This prospective trial sought to explore patients' satisfaction and expectations for surgery in the areas of sexuality and body image and to evaluate outcomes pertaining to sexual well-being after total and partial breast recon…
- Commentary on: safety of vertical augmentation-mastopexy: prospective evaluation of breast perfusion using laser fluorescence imaging.
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Local recurrence patterns in breast cancer patients treated with oncoplastic reduction mammaplasty and radiotherapy.
[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study was to describe the incidence and location of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) among breast cancer patients treated with oncoplastic reduction mammoplasty (ORM) and radiotherapy (RT). [METHO…
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Complications of latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction in overweight and obese patients.
[UNLABELLED] The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) remains a widely used technique for postmastectomy autologous tissue breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on flap and donor-site co…
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The effects of breast size in unilateral postmastectomy breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Postmastectomy breast reconstruction is offered to women with breast cancer regardless of body habitus and breast size. The decision regarding technique for breast reconstruction includes patient preference, risk factors, and p…
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The effect of silicone gel bleed on capsular contracture: a generational study.
[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture has multiple causes, all of which lead to increased inflammation and scarring. There have been five generations of silicone breast implants; the most recent are filled with a highly cohesive gel thought to …
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Contamination in smooth gel breast implant placement: testing a funnel versus digital insertion technique in a cadaver model.
[BACKGROUND] Overt infection and biofilm formation resulting from breast augmentation are rare but serious problems that can lead to contracture and a need for revision surgery. The Keller Funnel is a medical device composed of a rip-stop n…
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The independent plastic surgery match: an in-depth analysis of the applicants and process.
[BACKGROUND] The independent plastic surgery match is an extremely competitive process that remains the most common training model for residents. The purpose of this study was to analyze the candidates and the overall process, both quantita…
- Dr. Jurkiewicz: the fruits of his endeavors.
- Oncoplastic breast surgery: past, present, and future directions in the United States.
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Management algorithm and outcome evaluation of partial mastectomy defects treated using reduction or mastopexy techniques.
[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction of the partial mastectomy defect has become increasingly popular because of poor cosmetic results in select patients. The purpose of this series was to try to create a treatment algorithm based on patient selecti…
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Versatility of the superomedial pedicle in managing the massive weight loss breast: the rotation-advancement technique.
[BACKGROUND] Management of the breast following massive weight loss is challenging. Specific issues include an unstable envelope (skin laxity) and an unstable mound (decent and volume loss). The evolution of a technique is presented. [METH…
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Trends in unilateral breast reconstruction and management of the contralateral breast: the Emory experience.
Recent trends in breast reconstruction have transitioned toward the skin-sparing type of mastectomy and immediate reconstruction using autologous tissue. This study was designed to document trends in the management of patients with unilater…